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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.84, 136.16 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.84, 136.16 and 91.84 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.84 : 136.16 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.84/136.16 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.84x = 136.16 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.84x = 12,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.93/98.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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